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Biochemical Measurement of Neonatal Hypoxia
Published on: August 24, 2011
[Clinico-metabolic status of fetuses and newborn infants with fetal macrosomia]
A study was made of the development of large fetuses during pregnancy with regard to the clinical picture, ultrasound screening of the placenta and fetuses, biochemical and immunological monitoring of blood of pregnant women, fetuses and neonates. 172 pregnant women were placed under observation. Of these, large fetuses (the main group) were born in 70 cases, whereas in 102 cases, the fetuses were of medium body weight (the control group). The comparison of the data obtained allows a conclusion that macrosomia gives rise to the acceleration of maturation of the fetal organs and systems, to the intensification of metabolism within the system mother--placenta--fetus.
A study was made of the development of large fetuses during pregnancy with regard to the clinical picture, ultrasound screening of the placenta and fetuses, biochemical and immunological monitoring of blood of pregnant women, fetuses and neonates. 172 pregnant women were placed under observation. Of these, large fetuses (the main group) were born in 70 cases, whereas in 102 cases, the fetuses were of medium body weight (the control group). The comparison of the data obtained allows a conclusion that macrosomia gives rise to the acceleration of maturation of the fetal organs and systems, to the intensification of metabolism within the system mother--placenta--fetus.
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